Bars, restaurants and other businesses ordered closed in NY, NJ, CT

Restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and casinos will be forced to close starting at 8 p.m. Monday across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

All schools and colleges ordered closed in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the closure of all schools and colleges starting Wednesday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak.

Man shot while walking across Rutgers campus

A man was shot and wounded on the Rutgers University campus in New Brunswick.

Amber Alert canceled for trio of NJ children

An Amber Alert has been issued for a trio of missing children in New Jersey.

New Jersey to order all schools to close

All public and private schools will be ordered to close down to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday. Details are scheduled to be announced Monday once a plan is reached with the state Department of Education.

Entire New Jersey town told to self-quarantine

The mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey is asking all residents to self-quarantine after a new cluster of coronavirus cases was discovered.

NJ city starts curfew, orders bars and restaurants to close

The city of Hoboken is ordering all bars to temporarily close and restaurants can only offer takeout and delivery.

NJ announces 2nd death, 19 new coronavirus cases

Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday night announced New Jersey's second death from the coronavirus, a female in her 50s who was being treated at CentraState Medical Center in Monmouth County.

NJ asks for REAL ID deadline extension due to coronavirus outbreak

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says his administration is asking the federal government to delay the deadline for the rollout of the "REAL ID" state driver's license program due to the coronavirus.

Jersey City implements curfew on bars, nightclubs due to coronavirus

A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

80-year-old reputed mobster sentenced to 10 years in prison

A 80-year-old reputed mobster who admitted taking part in a drug trafficking ring while he was on federal probation for similar crimes was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison.

7-Eleven store owner arrested after 4 boys were burned by sanitizer

The owner of a New Jersey 7-Eleven location was arrested after allegedly selling spray sanitizer that burned several children.